New Guy with a big?
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From: Shenandoah Valley, VA
RE: New Guy with a big?
ORIGINAL: RetGrunt
Hey all!
I just retired from the Army, and as my "gift", I have decided I am finally getting myself a H-D.
This is where I need some guidance from everyone that has "been there-done that".
I will be riding most everyday to work, so this will be my "primary" mode of transportation.
The bikes that I have narrowed down to are: Street Bob, FXD and the Night Train (in no particular order).
My ride will be around 90 miles daily on mainly Secondary (Texas FMs) rds and about 15miles on a HWY. Some of the roads are bumpy, but not "tore up" so to speak, just general Texas rds. Lots of curves and a few railroad tracks to cross.
My bike back ground is dirt (mainly motocross) so this will be my first street bike.
Ht: 5'7', Wt 165lbs
Hey all!
I just retired from the Army, and as my "gift", I have decided I am finally getting myself a H-D.
This is where I need some guidance from everyone that has "been there-done that".
I will be riding most everyday to work, so this will be my "primary" mode of transportation.
The bikes that I have narrowed down to are: Street Bob, FXD and the Night Train (in no particular order).
My ride will be around 90 miles daily on mainly Secondary (Texas FMs) rds and about 15miles on a HWY. Some of the roads are bumpy, but not "tore up" so to speak, just general Texas rds. Lots of curves and a few railroad tracks to cross.
My bike back ground is dirt (mainly motocross) so this will be my first street bike.
Ht: 5'7', Wt 165lbs
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RE: New Guy with a big?
Congrats on your retirement and thanks for serving.
Do yourself a favor. This is a fairly large expense...go rent a couple of diffeent bikes and put a 100 or 200 miles on each one. It might seem expensive,,,but if you buy a bike you don't like you will either trade it in (and lose money) or just not ride it. Rent a few....have a blast.
Do yourself a favor. This is a fairly large expense...go rent a couple of diffeent bikes and put a 100 or 200 miles on each one. It might seem expensive,,,but if you buy a bike you don't like you will either trade it in (and lose money) or just not ride it. Rent a few....have a blast.
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